On Thursday, President Dr. Rashad Mohammed Alimi, head of the Presidential Leadership Council, met with Catherine Russell, Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in New York. The meeting focused on UNICEF’s humanitarian interventions, particularly in the health and education sectors.
During the discussion, President Alimi emphasized the importance of coordinating and directing aid to those in need. He highlighted the necessity for effective measures to ensure that assistance reaches the most vulnerable populations.
The conversation also addressed UNICEF’s plans to enhance its interventions in child protection. This includes efforts to provide safe drinking water, improve school nutrition, and ensure quality education and skill development. The President underscored the critical nature of all forms of life-saving assistance.
President Alimi praised the existing partnership between the Yemeni government and UNICEF. He noted their collaborative efforts to improve basic services, combat malnutrition, vaccinate against deadly diseases, promote environmental sanitation, and provide psychosocial support.
The President raised concerns about the Houthi militia’s violations against children. He condemned their ongoing recruitment of minors and the establishment of extremist indoctrination centers. Furthermore, he criticized the militia for altering school curricula to promote ideas of violence and hatred.
President Alimi also pointed out the Houthi militia’s continued obstruction of vaccine distribution and their incitement against vaccinating children in areas under their control. This situation has led to the resurgence of diseases that Yemen had previously eradicated.
The meeting included Dr. Shaaib Al-Zindani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, who contributed to the discussions on enhancing cooperation between Yemen and UNICEF.
This meeting underscores the urgent need for international collaboration to protect children’s rights and promote their well-being in Yemen.
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